A khaki clad image of him has set the internet on fire. Is he making his acting debut or is this just a publicity stunt?
Sourav Ganguly shot for the series at Binodini Studio in Baruipur recently.
But the real buzz started when Neeraj Pandey, the creator of the show was asked about it.
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His answer? A sly "Keep looking." No confirmation, no denial-just enough to keep the excitement going. But his name is not in the official cast list so that's raising doubts.
The trailer shows early 2000s Bengal where IPS officer Arjun Maitra (Jeet Madnani) is fighting gangsters and political corruption.
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With Prosenjit Chatterjee and Chitrangada Singh delivering power packed performances the series looks intense. But is there a Ganguly cameo? That's the biggest mystery.
If Sourav Ganguly is in Khakee it's a new territory he's never explored. Will we see him in more films? Or is Netflix just using his star power for the hype?
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Some think it's just a clever promotion, some think he might surprise us. Since there's no official confirmation fans will have to wait and watch.
Khakee: The Bengal Chapter releases on Netflix on March 20, 2025. While Ganguly's involvement is uncertain the buzz has already increased.
Will Dada actually appear on screen or is this just smart marketing? We will find out soon!